After a dead whale washed up at a Perth beach, some took selfies. Others held their nose from the stench
Summary
A large dead whale has washed up on City Beach in Perth, attracting many onlookers and multiple sharks nearby, including a great white. Authorities closed the beach to keep people safe and plan to remove the whale soon.Key Facts
- The whale carcass is about six meters long and was found early Monday morning.
- Several sharks, including a five-meter great white, have been seen swimming near the whale.
- The presence of the whale could attract more sharks close to shore in the area.
- The beach was closed for several kilometers around the carcass to protect the public.
- This event happened 10 days after a fatal shark attack nearby at Sorrento beach.
- Hundreds of people gathered to see the whale; some took selfies while others covered their noses because of the smell.
- Authorities are likely to remove the whale using a truck to take it to a landfill.
- Towing the whale back out to sea is difficult due to rough surf and the whale being stuck on a sandbar.
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